Westlake (LTS:0LVK) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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Westlake Corp LTS:0LVK

70 GF Score

Price $76.42

GF Value $104.51

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

4 Warning Signs

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What is Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio?

Westlake LTS:0LVK +0.13% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LVK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Chemicals companies, Westlake ranks worse than 110375.17% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Westlake was 0.39. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.20.

LTS:0LVK's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 0.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-07-23), the Dividend Yield % of Westlake is 2.77%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Westlake was 3.57%. The lowest was 0.67%. And the median was 1.26%.

Westlake's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.53.

During the past 12 months, Westlake's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Westlake was 101.50% per year. The lowest was 7.30% per year. And the median was 17.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Westlake (LTS:0LVK) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Westlake Annual Data

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0.07

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0.00

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LTS:0LVK vs ESI, EMN, AXTA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Westlake Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.11	/	-0.9
	=	N/A

Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.53	/	-0.77
	=	N/A

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?

Westlake (LTS:0LVK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Westlake and its competitors. Over the past decade, Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry.

Is Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Westlake's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.39. Based on the distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Westlake has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Westlake's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ESI and EMN?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Westlake ranks #999999 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Westlake in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Historically, Westlake's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.39 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Westlake and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westlake's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Westlake stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake (LTS:0LVK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $104.51, compared to a current price of $76.42 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Westlake's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westlake (LTS:0LVK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Westlake (LTS:0LVK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westlake stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $76.42 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $104.51. GuruFocus considers Westlake to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LVK:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $104.51 vs. price of $76.42 (26.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LVK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Westlake Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies ESI EMN AXTA NEU SOLS PRM BCPC RPM SXT CBT LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Other Exchanges WLK:USA WLK:Mexico UEO:Germany

Address 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600, Houston, TX, USA, 77056

Website https://www.westlake.com

Westlake is a forward-integrated commodity chemicals firm based in Houston. It began as a single low-density polyethylene plant and expanded its capabilities to include ethylene, vinyl chloride monomers, and polyvinyl chloride over the next two decades. The acquisition of Axiall in 2016 made it a North American leader in chlor-alkali and PVC. Today, Westlake has two defined segments: performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products. The HIP segment began operating in 2022 following a series of acquisitions in the building products space. The firm aims to maximize the value of its chemical production by integrating with the HIP segment, realizing the higher margins of finished commercial goods.

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